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Friends Of Giant Rock (FOGR) is a non-profit organization formed to address issues of concern to off-roaders, Keep riding areas open, promote responsible OHV use, help keep our desert clean, define and address unreasonable legislation restricting off-roading, enjoy the desert and have fun. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Due to numerous spam attempts comments will be held for approval before being posted, The site is checked daily, except some holidays and weekends when the webmaster is out riding. Please be patient your comment if appropriate will be posted as soon as possible.

3973, To Repeal Staging, EVERYONE Must Attend

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 9:37pm — Mike

Everybody… listen up!

Supervisor Mitzelfelt has announced that March 23rd, he and Supervisor Derry will bring their courageous decision to remove the controversial staging permit requirement from the OHV ordinance, to the Board for adoption. That’s just two weeks from Tuesday.

The radical anti-OHV crowd is fit to be tied and WILL be there in force! Don't let the Anti's BS them again.

Ordinance 3973 News

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 6:31pm — FOGRay

Hi All,

Three years later we see light at the end of the tunnel. We need to support this change in person at the supervisors meeting this month. The meeting tentitively set for the 23 of March must leave no doubt that we the people do not want a staging permit restriction on our property rights. Lets show up and support this change.

Let the Supervisors know you support change to ordinance 3973

Fri, 12/04/2009 - 6:26am — FOGR

It just takes a minute, click on the link, fill in the blanks, click send.
http://vote29.com/newmyblog/?page_id=851

The change is only to the staging portion, the remainder of the ordinance is unchanged.
Tell your family and friends to send it also, the Supervisors need to hear from us.

FOGR Shirts and Stickers

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 7:12am — FOGR

Shirts and Stickers available with donation at Friends Of Giant Rock meetings or
to receive an item by mail contact mark@friendsofgiantrock.com

T-shirts available in kids and adult sizes. kids small-large $10.00, adults small-3X $12.00
Sticker #1 = friendsofgiantrock.com -12"x1" white die cut vinyl. $2.00
Sticker #2 = Friends Of Giant Rock logo -4" round. $2.00

Staging Permit Annoyance

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 12:48pm — FOGRay

Some people in San Bernardino County are annoyed by people operating vehicles of all sorts that disturb there peace and quiet.
There are some people operating various vehicles that include off road type vehicles that are responsible for this annoying situation.
The creation of this conflict, however isolated, that has turned neighbors against each other in our communities has proven to be yet another annoyance to some people who do not experience the annoyer or the annoyed. Not to mention the waste of time for law enforcement.

Great time

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 5:43pm — desertrider

My boys and I had a great time getting to The Slash X, what beautiful and unique scenery.
Next time we're taking the bikes!
See FOGR Fhotos 2010 for some pics!!!
Mark

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Slash X Run

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 5:32pm — FOGRay

The Slash X Run
As we expected the turnout was small due to the weather. Rick stuck his Cherokee on Means Lake. All five dry lakes we encountered were very much full of water. Rex missed the boat and took the high road back to the cabins. The remainder of the expedition left means and crossed Melville Lake without incident.
The flats on the way to Soggy Lake were washed out and impassable. From on top the small dunes, some folks call them the razorbacks we picked out a route that left us south of Johnson Valley open area on what I have to assume were CSA roads.

29 Palms OHV Trails

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 9:28am — Mike

TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL PART 2: MOTORIZED OFF-ROADING ON CITY TRAILS
Today we finish up our report on Thursdays four-hour marathon meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council. In part one Friday we looked at master plan details. Today, part 2, the very contentious issue of motorized off-road vehicles on city trails…

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Fri, 01/22/2010 - 9:49pm — Mike

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Ordinance 3973...In Case You Didn't Know

Wed, 01/20/2010 - 5:52pm — Mike

In Case You Didn't Know...
It’s a matter of record. The Supervisors expressed reservations about the workability of OHV Ordinance #3973 at its adoption hearing over three years ago. But, they heard no opposition at that time so they agreed to give it a one year trial to see how it would fly! (Video available from Clerk of the Board)

WHO ARE WE? We are a family oriented off-road group, dedicated to making better neighbors of ourselves, especially our youth. This is an area of concern to everyone and mitigating conflict between urbanization and recreation, we can successfully promote this tremendous outdoor sport to the benefit of all. It's a job that needs doing! With your help, we can do it.------- WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? 1.Write letters to county and state representatives. 2. Be a responsible rider! Prove to the anti-OHV groups that we are safe, courteous and environmentally friendly. 3. Have legal and safe vehicles with spark arresters and quiet pipes (excessively loud vehicles are our worst enemies). 4. Drive slowly on dirt roads near homes/neighborhoods, people, animals and other vehicles. 5. Teach others to be respectful and responsible. Use common sense. 6. Be respectful to law and code enforcement officers. 7. Join Friends Of Giant Rock.